Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

Without any earth-shattering sound, the golden immortal's body cracked like porcelain, and then exploded into a shower of golden dust with a "bang".

The other golden immortal was so frightened that he turned and fled.

Xiao Qiong flashed and blocked his way.

"You punch me too."

"No! I am..."

Jin Xian's pleas for mercy came to an abrupt halt as Xiao Qiong's fist pierced through his chest.

He looked down at the bloody hole in his chest and collapsed in disbelief.

The two golden immortal corpses fell to the ground with a dull thud.

The entire place was deathly silent; even the sound of the wind seemed to freeze.

The detained monks and Taoists looked ashen-faced, and several elderly monks even fainted.

Their revered Buddha was killed by a little girl with two punches, and their faith collapsed instantly.

The black robe of the Emperor of Fengdu trembled slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, who is this?"

"My younger sister, Xiaoqiong."

Lin Zhu spoke casually, as if he had just swatted two flies.

Xiao Qiong skipped back and dragged the two corpses to Lin Zhu's front.

"Brother, here you go."

Lin Zhu shook his head.

"This is a gift for Brother Fengdu as a token of our meeting."

The Emperor of Fengdu was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"Did Fellow Daoist Lin already know my identity?"

"I recognized Brother Fengdu's aura even amidst the chaotic storm."

Lin Zhu's gaze was deep.

"The Supreme Being of the Underworld and the Great Emperor Ziwei share the same origin. This secret may be kept from others, but it cannot be kept from me."

The black mist around the Emperor of Fengdu churned violently, revealing the shock in his heart.

After a long silence, he said in a deep voice.

"Fellow Daoist has discerning eyes. However, this matter..."

"rest assured."

Lin Zhu interrupted him.

"I have no interest in the intricacies of Heaven."

At this moment, the Ten Kings of Hell brought hundreds of monks and Taoists to report back.

King Qin Guang bowed and said.

"Your Majesty, all the offending monks and Taoists have been apprehended. Please provide further instructions."

The Emperor of Fengdu looked at Lin Zhu.

"Vairocana Buddha will arrive soon. Fellow practitioner, are you confident?"

Lin Zhu chuckled softly.

"Just a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, it's not like I haven't killed them before."

These words made the Ten Kings of Hell tremble.

The black robe of the Emperor of Fengdu moved without wind.

"In that case, I won't interfere any further. I'll take these sinful souls with me."

"Wait a minute."

Lin Zhu suddenly said.

"Does the underworld need a Great Luo Golden Immortal to serve? I think it's Vairocana Buddha."

"No need!"

The voice of the Emperor of Fengdu changed.

"Fellow Daoist, you must be joking!"

The supreme ruler of the underworld was so frightened by these words that he took a half step back.

Lin Zhu shook his head regretfully.

"That's a shame."

The Emperor of Fengdu dared not linger and waved his hand, stirring up a sky full of black mist.

"Farewell!"

In the blink of an eye, all the ghosts, gods, and prisoners of the underworld vanished without a trace.

Atop the Kunlun Mountains, a chilling wind howled.

Lin Zhu stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, his gaze calmly fixed on the rolling sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

Behind him, the Emperor of Fengdu, beneath his purple-gold crown, frowned deeply, his wide robe sleeves fluttering even without wind, revealing his inner turmoil.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, if you don't leave now, when will you?"

The Emperor of Fengdu's voice was deep and thunderous.

"That Vairocana Buddha is one of the Seven Buddhas of the Western Paradise. He was the most powerful among the Seven Immortals who served him back then. Even I, the Emperor, would have to show him respect!"

Lin Zhu smiled slightly and casually tucked a strand of hair that had been ruffled by the wind behind her ear.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it."

"Overthinking?"

The Emperor of Fengdu clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves.

"You have just killed two Taiyi Golden Immortals from the Western Sect. Do you think they will let this go? I know your cultivation is profound, but you are fighting four against one."

Before the words were finished, four streaks of light pierced the sky and crashed down on the mountaintop like falling meteors, stirring up clouds of dust.

An immense pressure instantly enveloped the entire Kunlun Mountains, causing even space itself to distort and tremble.

The Emperor of Fengdu's pupils shrank suddenly, and his ghostly aura surged, transforming into nine black dragons that coiled around him to protect him.

"coming!"

Lin Zhu remained completely still; not even the hem of her clothes fluttered.

As the smoke cleared, the figures of four stunningly beautiful women were revealed.

One of the three figures from the east wore a plain white Taoist robe and had beautiful features, yet his appearance concealed a sinister aura. The other three from the south had similar appearances; one held a golden dragon scissors, another held a primordial golden cauldron, and the third held a dragon-binding rope. All of them were surrounded by celestial light and exuded astonishing power.

"The Holy Mother of Wudang! The Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao!"

The Emperor of Fengdu cried out in alarm, and the nine black dragons simultaneously let out a wary roar.

"You remnants of the Jie Sect dare to..."

"Your Majesty, please wait."

Lin Zhu raised her hand to interrupt, and finally a smile appeared on her face.

"These four are guests invited by this humble Taoist priest."

The Emperor of Fengdu turned his head in astonishment.

"what?"

The woman in white, the Holy Mother Wudang, snorted coldly.

"Old man from Fengdu, it's been many years, and you're still as reckless as ever."

When she turned to Lin Zhu, the murderous aura in her eyes vanished, replaced by a gentle expression.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, we sisters have come to congratulate you on moving to a new Daoist temple."

The Emperor of Fengdu's jaw almost dropped to the ground.

"You two know each other?"

Fairy Bixiao covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"It's more than just knowing each other. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Lin's help back then, my sister and I would have been annihilated long ago."

The Emperor of Fengdu suddenly realized what was happening, and then glared at Lin Zhu in a fit of rage.

"Why didn't you say so sooner? You've caused me so much trouble!"

"Your Majesty, may I finish speaking?"

Lin Zhu helplessly shrugged.

“You’ve been saying ‘danger’ and ‘hurry up’ nonstop since just now.”

The Emperor of Fengdu blushed, and the nine black dragons sheepishly shrank back into his body.

He stole a glance at the four female immortals, secretly alarmed.

The Holy Mother of Wudang was a direct disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, and the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao were formidable figures who once set up the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation to trap the Twelve Golden Immortals.

The fact that Lin Zhu could befriend them suggests that he has a more powerful background than they imagined.
"Everyone, please follow me."

Lin Zhu gestured for him to proceed.

"The new dojo is simple; I hope you won't find it offensive." The group followed him to a platform at the summit of the mountain.

The Emperor of Fengdu looked around and saw that Kunlun Mountain was in ruins. The once blessed land of immortals was now filled with blood and the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling were endless.

"What a pity for this Kunlun Wonderland."

The Emperor of Fengdu shook his head and sighed.

"It would probably take a hundred years to cleanse these filths."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu stopped and took something out of his sleeve.

"It's easy."

A seven-colored precious tree appeared in his hand, its branches as clear as glass, with seven kinds of precious light flowing endlessly.

The moment this item appeared, the spiritual energy of the entire Kunlun Mountain stagnated.

"This is... the Seven Treasures Tree?!"

The Emperor of Fengdu stared wide-eyed, his voice changing tone.

"How could the sacred treasure of the Sage Zhunti be in your hands?"

Lin Zhu smiled but did not answer, and waved his hand lightly.

Seven divine rays shot out from the treetops, like an inverted Milky Way, cascading down from the mountaintop.

Wherever the divine light passed, the bloodstains dissipated, the ghostly aura was purified, and even the rocks were renewed.

The withered spiritual herbs and immortal mushrooms regenerated at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, they became lush and green.

Even more astonishingly, wisps of purple mist rose from the summit of Kunlun Mountain, a sign of the gathering of the heaven and earth's fortune!
"This this."

The Emperor of Fengdu stammered, his hand trembling as he pointed at the Seven Treasures Tree.

"Where did you obtain this treasure?"

Lin Zhu put away the precious tree, speaking casually.

"Robbed."

"Stolen?!"

The Emperor of Fengdu almost bit his tongue.

"You stole the sacred treasure that the Sage Zhunti used to attain enlightenment?"

Fairy Yunxiao chuckled.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is as witty as ever. The cultivation level of Saint Zhunti is such that he cannot be easily snatched away."

Lin Zhu blinked.

"So I didn't just 'grab' it."

The Emperor of Fengdu felt dizzy and his vision went black.

He had cultivated himself for millions of years and had never heard of such an absurd thing.

Below even sages, all are but ants; this is an ironclad law of nature.

But this Taoist priest in blue robes dared to snatch something from the tiger's mouth.
Seeing that the Emperor of Fengdu was deathly pale, Fairy Qiongxiao kindly explained.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to panic. Fellow Daoist Lin has a special relationship with Saint Zhunti."

"A very special relationship?"

The Emperor of Fengdu mechanically repeated the actions, his brain completely shut down.

Lin Zhu had already reached the center of the platform, and dozens of talismans flew out from his sleeve, forming a mysterious array in the air.

"Please wait a moment, everyone, while I devise some more tricks."

I saw him making seals with his hands and muttering something.

The talisman transformed into golden light and disappeared into the surrounding mountains, causing the entire Kunlun Mountain to tremble slightly, and the earth's spiritual energy was reorganized.

As mist rose in the mountains, faint sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing echoed through the air.

The beautiful eyes of the Holy Mother of Wudang shone with extraordinary brilliance.

"This is a simplified version of the Zhou Tian Star Array? Fellow Daoist Lin is even proficient in such an ancient array?"

"I have a superficial understanding."

Lin Zhu said modestly, but his hands kept moving.

He then took out several crystal-clear jade stones and buried them underground according to the nine palaces orientation.

"Add another spirit-gathering array, so that we won't have to search for spiritual energy everywhere when we cultivate in the future."

The Emperor of Fengdu finally recovered from his shock. Looking at the array that Lin Zhu had casually set up, his heart was filled with turmoil.

These formations are all ancient secrets, rarely seen even by Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Who exactly is this person?
"All right."

Lin Zhu patted non-existent dust off his hands and looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction.

"Although it's simple, it's enough for now."

At the summit of Kunlun Mountain, clouds and mist swirl around.

Lin Zhu held the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand and gently waved it. Seven-colored rays of light poured down like a waterfall, enveloping the entire mountain range.

The filth left behind by those bald Western monks melted away quickly in the rosy light, like snow meeting the sun.

"Is this the power of a sage's treasure?"

Fairy Qiongxiao opened her eyes wide as she watched the remaining black mist in the mountains being swept away.

Bixiao excitedly tugged at Yunxiao's sleeve, "Big sister, look! All that annoying ghostly energy is gone!"

Lin Zhu smiled slightly and waved the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand once more.

This time, the seven-colored light became even softer, nourishing every inch of the Kunlun Mountains like spring rain.

The spiritual veins, which had been depleted due to the occupation by the Western religion, began to revive, and the mountain's fortune surged in like a tide.

The Holy Mother of Wudang stood to the side, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She reached out and touched a sword mark on the mountain wall, a trace left by the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

"I never thought I would live to see the Kunlun Mountains regain their former glory."

The Holy Mother of Wudang sighed softly, "It's just a pity that things have changed."

The Emperor of Fengdu stared silently at the Seven Treasures Tree in Lin Zhu's hand, his brows furrowed.

Finally, he couldn't help but speak up: "Fellow Daoist Lin, this treasure belongs to the Sage Zhunti. How did it fall into your hands? With your cultivation as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, it is absolutely impossible for you to snatch it from a Sage."

Lin Zhu put away the Seven Treasures Tree, turned to face the crowd, and smiled, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. After the Investiture of the Gods, the Chan Sect retreated into seclusion, and Kunlun Mountain no longer belongs to any sect, but is under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court. The Jade Emperor ordered Zhang Tianshi to manage this place, and Zhang Tianshi ordered his disciples to establish the Zhengyi Sect here to protect Kunlun."

At this point, Lin Zhu's eyes turned cold: "It's a pity that this generation of the Zhengyi Sect is short-sighted. For a few Breaking Calamity Pills, they actually sold Kunlun Mountain to those bald monks of the Western Sect!"

"What?!" the three fairies of Sanxiao exclaimed in unison.

"Fortunately, I arrived in time and stopped the deal."

Lin Zhu took out a golden decree from his sleeve. "The Jade Emperor has decreed that I may choose any place in Jambudvipa as my sacred site."

After much thought, I realized there was no more suitable place than Mount Kunlun.

Bixiao jumped up excitedly: "Great! We finally have a home!"

Yunxiao and Qiongxiao also showed joy, and even the usually composed Wudang Holy Mother had an expectant look in her eyes.

The Great Emperor of Fengdu, however, looked grave: “Fellow Daoist Lin, this matter is probably not so simple. The Western Sect attaches great importance to Kunlun Mountain and has already sent two Taiyi Golden Immortals here to assert their sovereignty. What’s more troublesome is that Vairocana Buddha will be back soon. He has always regarded Kunlun Mountain as his own and will never give up easily.”

Lin Zhu smiled dismissively: "Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty. However, I'm waiting for Vairocana Buddha to return."

The Emperor of Fengdu frowned even more deeply: "Fellow Daoist Lin, the Western Sect is powerful, and it has two sages backing it up. If a fight really breaks out..."

"Your Majesty, rest assured," Lin Zhu interrupted. "I know what I'm doing. Please, Your Majesty, do not intervene, lest you damage the relationship between the Underworld and the Western Religion."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Fengdu was moved and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, are you worried about implicating me? There's no need to worry! Although I, the Emperor of Fengdu, am the ruler of the underworld, I am not someone who is afraid of trouble."

If the Western religions dare to invade, I will certainly lend you a helping hand!

Lin Zhu was both amused and exasperated, realizing that the Emperor of Fengdu had misunderstood her meaning.

However, he could not explain, so he simply cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated."

After saying that, Lin Zhu said to everyone, "Please wait here for a moment, I'll be right back."

Before anyone could respond, Lin Zhu had already transformed into a streak of light and flown towards the outside of Kunlun Mountain.

In a secluded spot outside the mountains, Lin Zhu landed and impatiently called out in his mind, "System, claim your reward!"

[Ding! The host has completed the "Establish a Dojo" task. Do you wish to bind the Dojo to Kunlun Mountain?]

"Yes!"

Lin Zhu answered without hesitation.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received the following rewards: Heaven-Covering Array (Enhanced Version) x1, Spirit Gathering Pearl x1, Taiyi Spirit Gathering Array x1. Bonus Reward: Heaven-Covering Talisman x3]

Lin Zhu's eyes lit up. "A Heaven-Covering Talisman? What is that?"

[Heaven-Covering Talisman. It can conceal the secrets of heaven, making it impossible even for sages to predict the host's whereabouts and actions. Note: It can be activated by injecting magical power (mobile version) to temporarily conceal the secrets of a region.]

"Great stuff!" Lin Zhu was overjoyed.

"With this, I can confidently go find Sun Wukong and the others and tell them the truth about the Journey to the West!" He immediately took out the treasure rewarded by the system.

The Heaven-Covering Array is a palm-sized jade plate covered with mysterious runes; the Spirit Gathering Pearl is a crystal-clear pearl with flowing clouds inside; the Taiyi Spirit Gathering Array is a bamboo scroll that, when unfolded, reveals a complex array diagram.

Following the system prompts, Lin Zhu placed the three treasures one by one into the Kunlun Mountain's geological veins. (End of Chapter)